Mission - 7460 Hurd Street
BC Housing is partnering with the City of Mission and Mission Community Services Society to provide approximately 50 supportive homes for adults at risk or experiencing homelessness at 7460 Hurd Street (Dr. H.G. Humes Park) in Mission.
The 50 self-contained homes with supports for adults would be managed by Mission Community Services Society and provide residents with a person-centered approach that meets people where they are at to help them thrive. Staff will be on-site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to support residents and provide services such as:
- Meal programs
- Life skills training
- Employment skill training
- Access to health supports
- Referrals to other community services
All applicants will go through a thorough assessment process to ensure an appropriate mix of residents with the right supports. All residents will sign a program agreement (similar to a tenancy agreement) and pay rent.
This supportive housing is different from a shelter. Shelters provide access to a temporary bed or mat. The primary focus for shelters is to bring people indoors to get warm, access food and get the support they need to move into housing.
Supportive housing provides a home as well as 24/7 on-site support services. People who live in supportive housing must apply and go through an assessment process. They also pay rent.
Operator
Mission Community Services Society (MCSS) is a multi-service agency that has been providing shelter and programs to the community of Mission since 1972. They have extensive experience in the community, providing accessible services and opportunities to youth, families, seniors, newcomers to Canada, and housing programs.
Below are a few examples of the impact supportive housing has had on individuals working with MCSS.
Terry K came to our shelter with his partner after being displaced by a fire. He was later moved to our Supportive Housing program and had struggles to maintain housing due to a learning disability:
"I was able to get all of my ID back that was lost in the fire. I'm also able to have my girlfriend come visit me and have been reconnected with family who I haven't seen in 11 years."
Ernest W was living the gang life for years, fueled by problematic substance use. After deciding to change his life, Ernest feared a relapse into the only life he knew, but instead chose to live in Supportive Housing:
"I didn't have anywhere to go after treatment, and thought I'd end up back on the streets. Supportive Housing helped me build social supports and learn life skills after living most of my life on the streets."
Dawn P came to Supportive Housing with problematic alcohol use after staying in our Emergency Shelter. She had recently been evicted and was estranged from her family:
"While living in Supportive Housing I was able to stop using alcohol and got reconnected with my daughter. I'm now able to be the Grandma I always wanted to be and enjoy having my family over for visits in my new apartment."
Modular Construction
The 50 new self-contained homes will be modular housing. Modular construction has several benefits to both the community, residents, and staff:
- Modular housing is faster to construct, thereby shortening the construction time and reducing disruption to neighbours.
- Modular housing provides safe, individual units for shelter guests. This provides independence and can help residents progress to the next stage of housing.
Examples of recent modular supportive housing are The Nest and Baird Blackstone Building in Surrey, and Legacy Manor and Cole Starnes Residence in Abbotsford.
Cole Starnes Residence in Abbotsford.

Site Plan
The site plan is an aerial image of the proposed site layout which includes the building footprint. This is a preliminary image and is subject to change.
Building Design
The building design is in the preliminary stages. As elements of the design are confirmed, we will continue to update this page.
- Preliminary Design for Building Exterior (subject to change)
Community Information Sessions
BC Housing, the City of Mission and MCSS are excited to provide new homes with supports for vulnerable people in Mission. We want to hear from the community about how we can ensure the success of supportive housing in the community.
BC Housing, the City of Mission and MCSS hosted two online community information sessions on September 13 and 14, so the community could learn more about the development and ask questions on the project. Due to COVID-19, these information sessions were held virtually.
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